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West Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce

West Palm Beach is one of the main cities in southern Florida, with an estimated population of 104,031. The city is no more than a few blocks wide but over 100 blocks in length because of the vast, dense swampland immediately to the west of the town. West Palm Beach exists in a tropical rainforest climate, that allows for the growth of the palm trees that give the city its name. Fort Pierce is the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida. As of the census of 2010, there were 41,852 people, 15,170 households, and 9,418 families residing in the city.

Major Roadways

  • Interstate 95 is the main north-south highway on the east coast on the United States, and the major roadway in West Palm Beach.
  • Florida's Turnpike runs mostly parallel to I-95, but splits of towards Orlando at Ft. Pierce.

Transportation

  • Palm Beach International Airport is a public airport that provides air transport to major cities in the eastern US and Canada, and to the Bahamas.
  • A commuter rail line run by Tri-Rail provides transport to Miami and Magnolia Park. A free trolley provides transportation around downtown.
  • Palm Tran runs bus routes witthin the city and to suburban areas within Palm Beach County.

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West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in West Palm Beach or Fort Pierce, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.

 

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Accident reports by county

Indian River County, FL - 29
Martin County, FL - 56
Okeechobee County, FL - 16
Palm Beach County, FL - 397
St. Lucie County, FL - 73

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West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL
Lake Worth drivers concerned about 6th Avenue south Tri-Rail crossing

Lake Worth drivers concerned about 6th Avenue south Tri-Rail crossing

Residents of Lake Worth are raising concerns over the Tri-Rail crossing at 6th Avenue. WPTV Palm Beach reports that an additional signal delay is causing motorists to take additional risks, despite it being a safety procedure from the rail company itself. The enhanced safety signaling is blamed for causing backups at rush hour, but Tri-Rail has no plans of making a change. Learn more about train accidents here. 

Most recent accident reports

Andrew Harris killed and Nicole Kapfer injured in snorkeling accident near Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County on June 8.

A snorkeler was killed Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a boat near the Jupiter Inlet.

Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Jupiter, FL
Type: Boat Accident

Michael Thornhill, 28, seriously injured in crash with hit and run driver on June 7 in West Palm Beach; police asking for witnesses.

A local man says a driver nearly killed him as he was trying to cross the street in West Palm Beach.

Michael Thornhill, 28, said he was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Military Trail and Westgate Avenue early Saturday morning.

Date: 
Friday, June 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Military Trail and Westgate Avenue
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Car Accident

James S. Duck,82, and Denise L. Duck,75, killed in car crash on SW Martin Downs Blvd. on May 18

Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed that two people are dead after a crash on SW Martin Downs Blvd. near SW Martin Highway.

FHP says two vehicles were involved, one is white Ford F-350 truck and the other was a Toyota car.

Date: 
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Roadway: 
SW Martin Downs Blvd. near SW Martin Highway
City: 
Palm City, FL
Type: Car Accident

Ana Fernandez, 79, Gertsey Christ Moise, 23, and Christina Severita Sada, 30, injured in accident in Greenacres on May 15.

A crash involving two vehicles and a bicycle injured three people Thursday morning in Greenacres.

The wreck shut down all lanes in both directions at 10th Avenue N and Sherwood Forest Boulevard.

Date: 
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Roadway: 
10th Avenue N and Sherwood Forest Boulevard
Type: Car Accident

One person killed and two injured in car accident in West Palm Beach on Okeechobee Blvd.

One person is dead and two others injured after a car struck a pole near the intersection of Okeechobee Boulevard and Baywinds Drive in West Palm Beach.

The single-vehicle crash happened just after 6 a.m. Sunday.

Date: 
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Okeechobee Boulevard and Baywinds Drive
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Car Accident

Armando Santizo-Morales, 26, killed in car accident on Kanner Highway on May 10.

A man is dead tonight after a crash in Martin County, on Kanner Highway.
Date: 
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Kanner Highway
Type: Car Accident

Mark Slown, 33, killed in bicycle accident on May 3 in Stuart.

A 33-year-old bicycle rider died after colliding with a vehicle late Saturday just north of the Roosevelt Bridge, according to Stuart police.

Date: 
Friday, May 2, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 1 and Wright Boulevard
City: 
Stuart, FL
Type: Bicycle Accident

Natalie Bucala, 20, seriously injured after she is struck by a hit-and-run driver while rollerblading on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida

Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle who investigators with the Delray Beach Police Department said hit a 20-year-old woman while she was rollerblading along Atlantic Avenue. Detectives said the collision between car and person happene

Date: 
Monday, April 28, 2014
Roadway: 
Atlantic Avenue
City: 
Delray Beach, FL
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Shari Lynn Carney, 60, killed, after her motorcycle crashes near the intersection of Coconut and Northlake Boulevards in West Palm Beach.

A woman who was seriously injured Friday evening in a motorcycle crash has died from her injuries.

Date: 
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Roadway: 
Coconut and Northlake Boulevards
City: 
West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Motorcycle Accident

One person killed, 7 train passengers slightly injured, taken to hospital, after a car collides with a Tri-Rail commuter train near the intersection of Linton Boulevard and Congress Avenue in Delray Beach.

A deadly crash involving a Tri-Rail train and a vehicle shut down traffic at Linton Boulevard and Congress Avenue in Delray Beach Thursday.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Linton Boulevard and Congress Avenue
City: 
Delray Beach, FL
Type: Train Accident

Chad M. Sutphin, 26, killed, Oscar Vargas, 44, seriously injured, taken to hospital, after a car collides with a tractor-trailer on the Beeline Highway near Boca Raton.

A driver trying to pass slower cars collided with a semi on the Beeline Highway Thursday and died upon impact, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Beeline Highway
City: 
Boca Raton, FL
Type: Truck Accident

17-year-old female student pedestrian seriously injured after she is struck by a car while trying to board her school bus at the intersection of 58th Avenue and 42nd Street near Vero Beach, Florida

A motorist who struck a 17-year-old student on 58th Avenue at 6:30 a.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Roadway: 
58th Avenue
City: 
Vero Beach, FL
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
School Bus, Children/Minors Involved

Two people seriously injured after their scooter is struck by a car at the intersection of Palm Beach Point Boulevard and Sunnyland Lane in Wellington, Florida

A wreck involving a motor scooter Wednesday morning injured two people in Wellington. The crash occurred around 7 a.m.

Date: 
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Palm Beach Point Boulevard and Sunnyland Lane
City: 
Wellington, FL
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Moped and Motor Scooter Accidents

Irving M. Mangel, 76, killed, after his car collides with a tractor-trailer, driven by Johnny Ray Arden, 69, on Clint Moore Road in Boca Raton.

A 76-year-old man was killed Monday morning in a crash involving a semi on Clint Moore Road between East Rogers Circle and West Rogers Circle, according to Boca Raton police.

The victim was identified as Irving M. Mangel of Boca Raton.

Date: 
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Clint Moore Road
City: 
Boca Raton, FL
Type: Car Accident

7 people seriously injured, including one child, all transported to hospitals, after two vehicles collide at the intersection of U.S. Highway 1 North and Tequesta Drive in Tequesta.

A child, four teens and two adults were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening at the intersection of North U.S. Highway 1 and Tequesta Drive in Tequesta, said Sgt. Max Lally, spokesman for Tequesta Police Department.

Date: 
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Roadway: 
North U.S. Highway 1 and Tequesta Drive
City: 
Tequesta, FL
Type: Car Accident